Detailed information about religious beliefs in India.

India is one of the countries with the greatest religious diversity in the world. The majority of the country's population follows Hinduism, but Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism and other religious beliefs are also widely found in India. Hinduism is India's oldest and most widespread religious belief system. Hinduism is a polytheistic belief system and includes many gods and goddesses, rituals and religious texts. Hinduism also includes concepts such as karma and reincarnation, and believes that a person's actions affect their past lives. Islam is India's second largest religious belief system and has played an important role in the country's history. Islam was brought to India by Arab Muslim traders and the Mughal Empire. Islam in India is diverse among different sects and sects. Christianity is a religious belief system that has existed in India for approximately 2,000 years. Christianity is primarily prevalent in the southern parts of India and has different denominations such as Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox denominations. Jainism is another religious belief system that originated in India. Jainism embraces principles such as ahimsa (non-violence) and extreme loyalty. Jainists care about living without harming the natural world and respecting all living things. Sikhism is a religious belief system adopted by the Sikh community in India. Sikhism believes in monotheism and emphasizes the principles of equality and social justice. Sikhs follow religious texts based on the teachings of Guru Nanak and other Sikh gurus. Buddhism is a religious belief system that originated in India but is now more common in East Asia. Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and aims for nirvana, liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. These religious beliefs reflect the cultural and religious diversity of India. People of different religions live together in the country and continue their own religious practices.